DANCE

    La Fille Mal Gardee

    La Fille Mal Gardee

    Presented by Pennsylvania Ballet at Academy of Music

    June 2-June 11, 2011


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    A delightful romantic comedy! La Fille mal gardee (loosely translated as "The Wayward Daughter") is Sir Frederick Ashton's touching tale of two determined lovers and their quest to marry. Lise, the young daughter of a wealthy farmer, wishes to marry Colas, a handsome, young farm worker, but her mother, Mother Simone (who, in the tradition of English theater, is played by a man) disapproves. Instead, she arranges for Lise to marry Alain, the eccentric, simpleton son of a wealthy vintner. Lise and Colas pursue each other in secret until Mother Simone discovers them and is persuaded to let them wed. Set along a backdrop of simple country life, this uplifting ballet is brimming with charming characters (including dancing hens!), hilarious antics, and memorable dances. La Fille mal gardee illuminates the spirit of true love.


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Venue Info

        Academy of Music

        240 S. Broad Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19102

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        $30-$139

        (Tickets go on sale July 6, 2010)

        Info Phone: 215-893-1999

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        June 2-June 11, 2011

        Times:

        Thursday, June 2 @ 7:30 pm
        Saturday, June 4, @ noon
        Sunday, June 5 @ 2 pm
        Friday, June 10 @ 7:30 pm
        Saturday, June 11 @ 2 pm and 8 pm

      • Accessibility Info


          Audio description on June 4 @ noon